NextPayDay is a fintech lender powering access to quick loans and rewarding investments on our unique co-lend model.
- We’re looking for a Backend Developer (Laravel & React) to join our Dev Team. This role is critical in powering the systems behind our mobile and web applications, ensuring seamless performance and reliability for our users.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Laravel
- Build, manage, and optimize RESTful APIs that power our mobile and web platforms
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate React.js features and ensure smooth data flow
- Implement and maintain database schemas, queries, and migrations (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
- Write clean, efficient, and well-structured code with proper documentation for every feature, function, and API
- Enforce best practices in security, authentication, and authorization (JWT, OAuth, etc.)
- Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance tuning
- Participate in code reviews, CI/CD workflows, and version control (Git)
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance system efficiency and scalability
- Work closely with product, design, and mobile teams to ship impactful features on time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years proven experience in backend or full-stack development
- Strong hands-on experience with Laravel (PHP framework)
- Working knowledge of React.js for frontend integration
- Proficiency in REST APIs, database management (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and query optimization
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews)
- Understanding of server-side security practices and data protection standards
- Ability to write and maintain detailed documentation for all code and system processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative remote team
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, or similar) is an advantage
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